Dean T. O'Connor

April 27, 1928 - May 1, 2022

Dean T. O’Connor, age 94, of Croswell, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 1, 2022 at Lakeshore A.F.C. He was born April 27, 1928 in Croswell, son of the late Joseph and Iva (Camm) O’Connor. Dean married Bernice C. Bennett on December 27, 1949 in Flat Rock. She preceded him in death March 16, 2010. Dean was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Croswell and Croswell F&AM Lodge #469 Croswell. He worked for Croswell Light & Power, McNulty Electric, Paton Hardware, and owned a restaurant in New Baltimore. In 1961, Dean and Bea founded Beaden Screen in Croswell now a third generation business. He was an avid golfer and hunter and was a very generous man. He and Bea spent many winters in Florida. Surviving are three sons William (Pamela) of Croswell; Steven (Judy) of Lexington and Phillip of Roscommon; three grandchildren Kelly Anne (Matt) Spana, Lacy (Erik) Smith and Will (Emily) O’Connor; 3 great grandchildren Brycen, Liam and Gracelyn. He was preceded in death by siblings Durwent, DeLyle, Dorothy, Doris and Donald, and daughter-in-law, Tara O’Connor. Funeral services will be held at 11 A.M. Saturday, May 7 at the F. Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Dr. H. Leigh Holder will officiate. Burial will be in Croswell Cemetery. Friends may call at the Pomeroy Funeral Home, Croswell from 2 to 9 P.M. Friday and at the Church from 10 to 11 A.M. Saturday. Memorials may be made to the Church or Heartland Hospice.